--- title: "SWAPWest — check charity number SC048288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SWAPWest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048288. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swapwest retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:18:13.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SWAPWest is a registered charity (number SC048288) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £131,009 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about SWAPWest? Registered charity number SC048288 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £131,009 Website [www.scottishwideraccess.org/west](http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/west) ## What does SWAPWest do? To encourage adults who left school with no or few qualifications to return to education and progress to higher education. We achieve this by working in partnership with colleges and universities in the West of Scotland. By providing a broad range of access programmes with college partners developed for adult returning students. University partners provide degree progression routes for these programmes. Encourage students to return to education by sharing the success of our students. We work to promote social justice by highlighting the impact of adults retuning to higher education. ## What causes is SWAPWest registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SWAPWest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SWAPWest is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=swapwest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/west) ## Frequently asked questions Is SWAPWest a legitimate charity? Yes. SWAPWest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048288) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is SWAPWest's charity number? SWAPWest's charity number is SC048288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048288? Search SC048288 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does SWAPWest do? To encourage adults who left school with no or few qualifications to return to education and progress to higher education. We achieve this by working in partnership with colleges and universities in the West of Scotland. By providing a broad range of access programmes with college partners developed for adult returning students. University partners provide degree progression routes for these programmes. Encourage students to return to education by sharing the success of our students. We work to promote social justice by highlighting the impact of adults retuning to higher education. Does SWAPWest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SWAPWest. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to SWAPWest? SWAPWest's website is http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/west — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048288).